The Princess Bride (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1987, The Princess Bride is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Rob Reiner, running about 99 minutes. “It's as real as the feelings you feel.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Who’s in it. The Princess Bride stars Cary Elwes as Westley, Robin Wright as Princess Buttercup, Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya and André Roussimoff as Fezzik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Princess Bride has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Princess Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Princess Bride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Princess Bride (1987)?
- In US, The Princess Bride is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Princess Bride worth watching?
- The Princess Bride holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Princess Bride?
- The Princess Bride stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, André Roussimoff and Chris Sarandon.
- When was The Princess Bride released?
- The Princess Bride was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.